I, have known Ephraim, and, Israel, hath not been hidden from me, - for, now, hast thou committed unchastity, O Ephraim, Israel, hath made himself impure.

With their flocks and with their herds, will they go to seek Yahweh, but shall not find him; he hath withdrawn himself from them.

As for Ephraim! with the peoples, hath he been mingling himself, - Ephraim, is a cake not turned.

For, they, have gone up to Assyria, A wild ass going alone for himself, is Ephraim! They have hired lovers!